Moon Phase on January 16, 2001
On Tuesday, January 16, 2001 the moon was a Last Quarter, 50% illuminated and 22.1 days old. This was the day of the exact last quarter at 12:35 UTC.
Waning · Moon phase
Last Quarter
Tuesday, January 16, 2001
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- New Moon
- in 8.0 days
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Moon Data for January 16, 2001
- Phase
- Last Quarter
- Illumination
- 50.4%
- Moon age
- 22.1 days
- Direction
- Waning (shrinking)
- Moon sign
- Libra → Scorpio
- Distance from Earth
- 382,733 km
Values are for 12:00 UTC. Illumination changes by only a few percent within a day, so they hold for the whole date almost anywhere on Earth.
Exact Phase Time
| Phase | Date | Time (UTC) | Your local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 12:35 UTC | Jan 16, 12:35 PM UTC |
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About the Last Quarter
Half of the moon is illuminated as it continues to wane. This phase represents release, forgiveness, and letting go of what no longer serves you.
Spiritual Meaning
Focus on releasing old patterns, forgiving yourself and others, and making space for new growth in the next cycle.
Questions About January 16, 2001
What was the moon phase on January 16, 2001?
On Tuesday, January 16, 2001 the moon was a Last Quarter, with 50% of its visible disc lit by the Sun, 22.1 days into the lunar cycle.
Was there a full moon on January 16, 2001?
No. The closest full moons were on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 and Thursday, February 8, 2001.
Was there a new moon on January 16, 2001?
No. The new moons before and after it were on Monday, December 25, 2000 and Wednesday, January 24, 2001.
What zodiac sign was the moon in on January 16, 2001?
The moon moved from Libra into Scorpio during the day (tropical zodiac, UTC).
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